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Whether you've been naughty or nice this year, we recommend swinging the pendulum of judgment back to the nice side because Santa Claus is coming to town and he's got a list. There's no better way to make a difference than by digging in, helping out, and having a positive...

Picking just the right Halloween costume is a big decision, so we headed out to Frankel's Costume to see what's trending this year in Houston. There were influences from television and film, including Star Wars, Game of Thrones and Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, plus steampunk, ghouls and Día de los Muertos references. Time to get your cosplay on.

Texans dug deep into their closets for lederhosen, dirndl, chain mail and fur-embellished cosplay, as the 2017 Texas Renaissance Festival kicked off with fantastic weather for its Oktoberfest opener. Themed weekends continue through November 26, so time to get your huzzah on.

Light sabers were optional when Generators Playground took over Warehouse Live for one electrifying night of avant-garde music and interactive art. Cosplayers got in free to Aliens vs HOUmans, and there was laser tag till midnight, sci-fi flicks, graffiti and merch for the weirdest entity (costume or not). Keeping the beats were DJ Fredster, DJ Shante, Bass Reevez, Satin Hooks, In the Low, Pitter Patter, Den Mother, Metanoia and many more.

Barbarella, one of our favorite dance clubs in the Bayou City, celebrated its anny with Barbs Planetaryintergalactic 4th Anniversary Space Jam. The party people were all decked out in the spaciest costumes and outfits while DJ Fredster brought the jams all night long. It was a packed house with props and merch for best costume, a balloon drop and plenty of good vibes. Photos By Doogie Roux.

We all know that winter is coming, but how are you on some of the more esoteric factoids about House Bolton, the Night's Watch and the Seven Kingdoms? King's BierHaus hosted a Game of Thrones trivia night on September 6, pitting more than 70 teams of rabid George R.R. Martin fans in hot pursuit of the Iron Throne. Competitors noshed on yummies from the themed menu — Dragon's Eggs, Lemon Cakes, Hot Pie's Meat Pies and other creatively-titled dishes — while competing for gift cards, King's BierHaus swag and bragging rights. The hosting venue veered from its normal German-style menu to serve up drinks like Milk of the Poppy, The Battle of Blackwater Bay and The White Walker. (Photos by Eric Sauseda for the Houston Press)